I'm happy got my 1st jeep. it's a 2000 wrangler sport 6cyl. auto. I'm fairly new to jeeps. I've drove a few because of my girl and my inlaws. I really really like them, wish i could afford a brand new one but the way my bank account is set up...haha. I would appreciate any tips or any knowledge any one would like to share. I've done some research the past few weeks as i've been really excited. I'm looking to do some mods. 3" lift, 1.5" lift with 33" tires. I would like to do a lot more but that would be my top mod. If you guys could point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it any tips on the brands for the suspension system,the lift, and the tires. It would be a daily driver as I'll be driving to work, gym, and school. also around how much would i be looking to spend? id be saving up some extra cash all the way till June before doing any work on it.

Sounds like you have nice plans for the new ride. How much offroading do you plan to do & what axles/gears do you currently have?
Certain suspension & tire setups will affect the daily driver aspect & geometry of the Jeep.

I am in the same boat of you right now but am upgrading my steering control arms & gearing first before hitting the suspension & tires. (mainly because my tires are pretty new & I have 3.07s.)

its all stock like day one. not exactly sure at this moment but I'm pretty sure I have Dana 30 & Dana 35c. on 3.07. I'm really new to anything that has to do with jeeps besides driving them. That's why i don't think i'll have any work done on it until the summer.

Don't forget to regear for those size tires you want. To me, it's the most important part of what you want to do. Though if you do have 3.73 gears you may be able to pull it off.

I've read about how important it is to regear. Would it be recommended to change axles or can i keep what i have and regear to 3.73 or 4.11
This is just stuff i've picked uo from reading, i really don't have any knowledge on this. Ill spend lot of time on this forum educating myself on lifts,axles,and every important component on jeeps.

Sounds like you have nice plans for the new ride. How much offroading do you plan to do & what axles/gears do you currently have?
Certain suspension & tire setups will affect the daily driver aspect & geometry of the Jeep.

I am in the same boat of you right now but am upgrading my steering control arms & gearing first before hitting the suspension & tires. (mainly because my tires are pretty new & I have 3.07s.)

its all stock like day one. not exactly sure at this moment but I'm pretty sure I have Dana 30 & Dana 35c. on 3.07. I'm really new to anything that has to do with jeeps besides driving them. That's why i don't think i'll have any work done on it until the summer. Don't plan on much offroading, live on Long Island NY, don't really know many place to go off road but it is something i would love to try.

I've read about how important it is to regear. Would it be recommended to change axles or can i keep what i have and regear to 3.73 or 4.11
This is just stuff i've picked uo from reading, i really don't have any knowledge on this. Ill spend lot of time on this forum educating myself on lifts,axles,and every important component on jeeps.

For your current needs as a DD the stock axles are fine. The optimum gear ratio for your 32RH transmission and 33" tires would be a 4.11 ratio. You can upgrade the current rear axle to a D35 Super 35 kit. This will be the cheapest compared to an axle swap, unless you can get a D44 for super cheap.

I have the 32RH with 32's and 3.73 gears. It's okay, but not as good as 4.11 will be.

Also, don't forget to change out the little speedometer gear in the transfer case for when you do change tire size and or gear ratio. Got to keep that speedometer accurate.

For your current needs as a DD the stock axles are fine. The optimum gear ratio for your 32RH transmission and 33" tires would be a 4.11 ratio. You can upgrade the current rear axle to a D35 Super 35 kit. This will be the cheapest compared to an axle swap, unless you can get a D44 for super cheap.

I have the 32RH with 32's and 3.73 gears. It's okay, but not as good as 4.11 will be.

Also, don't forget to change out the little speedometer gear in the transfer case for when you do change tire size and or gear ratio. Got to keep that speedometer accurate.

The first thing to buy would be the Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) Factory Service Manual (FSM) and follow the maintenance schedule on page 0-3. When you have the time, start reading the manual. Its the best money you'll spend on your Jeep.

How many miles on your new to you TJ?

If you don't know the maintenance history, change all of the fluids including power steering and brake fluid.

Drive it and see if you can do what you want to with it in stock form.

Read everything you can get your hands on about modifications you may want to do.

The first thing to buy would be the Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) Factory Service Manual (FSM) and follow the maintenance schedule on page 0-3. When you have the time, start reading the manual. Its the best money you'll spend on your Jeep.

How many miles on your new to you TJ?

If you don't know the maintenance history, change all of the fluids including power steering and brake fluid.

Drive it and see if you can do what you want to with it in stock form.

Read everything you can get your hands on about modifications you may want to do.

See if you can find any local Jeep groups near to you.

Ask lots of questions and welcome to the forum...

I bought the Jeep father in law and he loved it. Maintenance has been on point since day one. It does have miles on it tho. It just hit 241,000. As for lifting it i was wondering if 2" budget boost spacers and 33" tires would be fine? I won't be doing any off road. It's just going to be my DD. Thanks for your help

I bought the Jeep father in law and he loved it. Maintenance has been on point since day one. It does have miles on it tho. It just hit 241,000. As for lifting it i was wondering if 2" budget boost spacers and 33" tires would be fine? I won't be doing any off road. It's just going to be my DD. Thanks for your help

You will also need a 1~1.25" body lift as well. May also want to do a 1" MML to go with it.

I bought the Jeep father in law and he loved it. Maintenance has been on point since day one. It does have miles on it tho. It just hit 241,000. As for lifting it i was wondering if 2" budget boost spacers and 33" tires would be fine? I won't be doing any off road. It's just going to be my DD. Thanks for your help

Yes, the body lift and motor mount lift will help. You're going to lose some of the pep going to 33" tires, 4.10 axle gearing would help with that.